On 9 November 2023, the Centre for Autism at the University of Reading launched a new Wellbeing Hub. The aim of the Hub is to create an inclusive community where…Read More >
Agriculture, Food & Health
Our most read articles of 2023
In 2023, researchers at the University of Reading published 57 articles on The Conversation. Together, these have been read over 2.7 million times. Here you can find the top three…Read More >
Self-compassion and wellbeing in family carers of older adults
We live in an ageing population, with many older adults needing assistance with everyday tasks due to age-related conditions or disabilities. As a result, many older adults rely on family…Read More >
Forests v farmland: what the world would look like if we allocated all our land in the optimal way
What would the world look like if we could decide – globally and collectively – to allocate all our land in the optimal way? Where would we grow food and…Read More >
How air pollution is making life tougher for bugs
Whether you love them or loathe them, we all depend on bugs. Insects help to pollinate three-quarters of the world’s crop varieties, making them a treasured resource. But we’re making the lives…Read More >
2023 has been a significant year for Alzheimer’s research but there is still much to do
Mark Dallas is Associate Professor in Cellular Neuroscience at the University of Reading. In this blog for World Alzheimer’s Day he gives an overview of dementia research in 2023. 2023…Read More >
Microgreens: the health-giving shoots explained
Many of us germinated cress seeds on a bit of wet tissue at primary school, giving us a first introduction to edible microgreens. Recent interest in more diverse ways of…Read More >
COVID: should we start wearing masks again?
One thing that can be guaranteed about COVID is that evolution will provide us with a more or less constant stream of new coronavirus variants, some of which will be…Read More >
How we are raising awareness about the importance of millets for health, heritage and food security
2023 is the International Year of Millets, focusing attention on initiatives by national governments and development organisations to promote this important crop. In this blog, Grady Walker, Co-lead of the…Read More >
Depression isn’t just sadness – it’s often a loss of pleasure
It’s often thought that if someone is depressed, they will feel sad or low most of the time. But what many don’t realise is that these aren’t the only symptoms...Read More >
